Vancouver Shades September 7, 2009

The Vancouver Shades were formed circa 1960 and performed all throughout the region. This was due in part to the efforts of of a young promoter named Red Robinson. Check them out in todays updates and listen to one of Red's commercials from 1961 featuring a sound bite of the band. Our thanks to Sam Carlson & Ron Attfield for their contributions

Todays band & gallery addition: The Vancouver Shades

Victoria Music Hall Of Fame

Tickets are now on sale for the 5th Annual Hall Of Fame Celebration on September 20th at Element (Formerly the Old Forge) in the Strathcona Hotel. The price, just $15. each and you can purchase them at the front desk of the Strathcona Hotel 919 Douglas St. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (250)383-7137. For more info, click on the "Hall Of Fame" tab above.

The 15th Annual Vancouver Island Blues Bash's last day starts at 12:00 noon today. Check out the Victoria Jazz Society website for all the details.

Vancouver Island Blues Bash